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Scott Morrison gives evidence at Robodebt royal commission — as it happened

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has appeared before the Robodebt royal commission and gave evidence about his time as social services minister and treasurer.

ABC News

Centrelink worker recounts ‘callous indifference’ from superiors after raising alarm about robodebt

Colleen Taylor tells royal commission that staff were told ‘not to interrogate’ injustices facing welfare recipients

The Guardian - AU

Tax officials who raised concerns about robodebt were ‘fobbed off’, inquiry hears

Royal commission also hears ATO stonewalled the media despite misgivings that data it provided for robodebt was not ethical

The Guardian - AU

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The Australian government had multiple chances to press ‘stop’ on robodebt – but didn’t

Legal advisers said again and again that the automated debt recovery scheme was unlawful. New evidence shows how the objections were overcome

The Guardian - AU

Draft Robodebt proposal to Scott Morrison was a 'watering down' of legal advice

Emails between Department of Human Services and Department of Social Services officials showed the language around the Robodebt scheme had been softened.

The Canberra Times

Morrison's secrecy appeal before hearing

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is asking for redacted documents to be opened up to the public before he fronts the robodebt royal commission.

AAP

After Optus, Medibank hacks, the government plans to firm-up defences for ATO, Centrelink data

The Optus and Medibank hacks were a "wake-up call" for corporate Australia — now the government wants a cybersecurity boost for itself.

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Ask the Expert: How to calculate capital gains tax and minimise your payments

Making tax-deductible contributions to super is a great way of saving for retirement. Here's how to minimise your tax bill.

The New Daily

‘You are being misled’: the Centrelink worker who tried to stop robodebt as it started

Exclusive: As the disastrous program gathered pace, Colleen Taylor reached out to her boss with strong concerns, only to be dismissed as overly sympathetic to welfare recipients

The Guardian - AU

‘Demoralising’: life on sub-poverty jobseeker payment laid bare in new report

Without a good chance of finding work, Michelle Jackson said her life was ‘never going to improve’

The Guardian - AU

Bill Shorten orders investigation into claims former cabinet minister Stuart Robert intervened to help friends win Centrelink contract

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says concerning new reports of former cabinet minister Stuart Robert's alleged interference to help negotiate a multi-million-dollar Centrelink contract will be investigated "thoroughly", as Mr Robert denies any misconduct.

ABC News

Indigenous advocates return to Canberra to ask for compensation over Youpla mess

Advocates are in Canberra asking the government to compensate the thousands of people who put their money into funeral insurer Youpla. But finding out exactly who they are won't be easy.

ABC News

Welfare groups cheer Centrelink deal by David Pocock, although Jacqui Lambie is no fan

ACT Senator David Pocock will back the industrial relations bill, but demanded the government review Centrelink income payments

The New Daily

Aged care in Australia can be tricky to navigate. This guide has got you covered

The ABC has heard multiple stories of confusion, frustration and despair from people encountering the aged care system for the first time. Here's a guide to what you need to know when the time comes.

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The New Daily

Property: How buying, selling or renting can affect your payments

Whether gifting, buying, selling or renting, property plays a big part in pension and super payments. Here are some tips to get it right.

ABC News

The Robodebt royal commission has wrapped up for now. Here are some of the key takeaways

The Robodebt royal commission hears startling evidence with senior bureaucrats admitting they didn't follow legal advice, were too busy to raise concerns or didn't think it was their responsibility. Here's how the two weeks of hearings wrapped up.

The Guardian - AU

I’d like apologies for robodebt, but I really want Australia to abandon punitive welfare

Every revelation from the robodebt royal commission shows there were clear warnings it would harm people like me

The Guardian - AU

‘Watered down’ legal concerns included in robodebt briefing for Scott Morrison, inquiry hears

Earlier document warned proposed debt recovery measures would have ‘fundamental impacts on social security policy and legislation’, royal commission told

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It’s never too early – or late – to take control of your finances

Whether just starting out or looking at how investment will affect your pension, there are plenty of tools to help you manage your finances.

ABC News

WA regional students locked out of Centrelink, forced into gap year to qualify for Youth Allowance

This 19-year-old regional student works seven days a week in her gap year to qualify for Centrelink. She is one of the many calling for a review of Youth Allowance eligibility.

The Guardian - AU

‘A shameful chapter’: how Australia’s robodebt saga was allowed to unfold

Bombshell legal advice finally revealed this week was initially dismissed, discarded or overruled. The consequences for many have been tragic

ABC News

Centrelink a barrier to Australian pensioners filling skills gaps, advocates say

Advocates say the barrier of Centrelink penalties is keeping the "grey economy" away from the workforce, despite moves in the budget to fix the problem.

The Canberra Times

Tens of thousands of Canberrans miss out on $750 energy saving: report

Nearly 70 thousand Canberrans are missing out on energy savings, the report said.

The Conversation

The Robodebt scheme failed tests of lawfulness, impartiality, integrity and trust

The Robodebt royal commission is currently hearing evidence of tremendous hardship inflicted on people by a government that appeared to have little concern for the people its actions affected.

The Guardian - AU

Energy bill concessions: am I eligible for relief and how do I apply?

After research found many Australians may be missing out on cost-of-living help, here’s a guide on what’s available in each state

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